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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Zion by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 56m
    $155–506

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 56m
    $110–286

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    46h 37m
    $1,221–1,871

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    2d 2h
    $402–597

  5. Drive  2,023.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Zioncar car 2,023.2 mi
    32h 18m
    $335–483

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 53m
    $124–572

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    9h 31m
    $160–697

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    9h 46m
    $125–477

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    10h 24m
    $213–919

  10. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    10h 39m
    $116–450

  11. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    11h 20m
    $175–577

Los Angeles to Zion by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Zion, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Zion via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 46h 37m.

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